The Young Adult's Guide to Starting a Small Business: 101 Ideas for Earning Cash on Your Own Terms

by Atlantic Publishing Group

Overview

With the minimum wage being what it is and the job opportunities seeming less than ideal, it might seem like a good idea to start making cash on your own terms. This guide will give you 101 ideas for starting your own money-making business.

We cover options such as pet sitting, babysitting, and tutoring in great detail. You will learn how to use the Internet to help you make money with options such as surveys, advertising, blogs, and social media.

This book not only covers how to make your own money, but it also teaches you how to save it and how to make it grow by creating a budget, all presented specifically with teenagers in mind.

This book contains inspiring stories from young adults who have started their own businesses. If you have been hitting the pavement but are coming up short in the job department, all is not lost. With this guide in your back pocket, you can start making money on your own terms without having to depend on your parents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620231623
Publisher:	Atlantic Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/30/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	180
File size:	6 MB
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 11

Chapter 1 What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Own Business 13

Are You Up for Self-Employment? 13

The Challenge of Starting a Business as a Student 15

The Pros and Cons of Self-employment 16

Personal Pros and Cons 17

Failure Rates of Small Businesses 17

10 Reasons You Should Start a Business 18

Test Your Idea 19

Organizations You Can Turn to for Help 22

Checklist for Starting Your Business 23

Chapter 2 Honoring the Classics 25

1 Babysitter 25

2 Cleaning Specialist/Maid 27

3 House Sitter 30

4 Tutor 32

5 Restaurant Delivery Service 37

6 Pet Sitter/Dog Walker 39

7 Animal Trainer 42

8 Gift Wrapper 44

9 Laundry Service Specialist 46

10 Pet Groomer 48

11 Car Washer 50

Chapter 3 So You Want to Be a Freelancer? 55

12 Editor 55

13 Writer 58

14 Makeup Artist 62

15 Graphic Designer 63

16 Technical Writer 67

17 Transcriptionist 69

18 Voice-Over Actor 71

19 Web and Mobile Designer 72

20 Logo Designer 74

21 Photographer 75

22 Translator 78

23 Email and Marketing Automation 79

24 Telemarketing and Telesales 80

25 SEO-Search Engine Optimization 81

26 Customer Service 83

27 Ebook Producer/Publisher 84

28 Professional Researcher 86

29 Illustrator 87

Chapter 4 Channel Your Creative Side 89

30 Fashion Designer 89

31 Event Planner 92

32 Floral Designer 94

33 Craft Show Organizer 96

34 Gift Basket / Crate Designer 97

35 Interior Decorator 99

36 Disc Jockey 101

37 Scrapbooker 103

38 Picture Framer 104

39 Costume Designer 106

40 Music Lessons 108

41 Painter (Artist) 110

Chapter 5 DIY Junkies Unite! 113

42 Upcycling 113

43 Jewelry Designer 115

44 Candle making 117

45 Seamstress/Tailor 119

46 Potter 121

48 Creating a Makeup Line 125

49 Crafting Scented Wax Tarts for Burners 128

50 Reupholstering/Refinishing Furniture 130

52 Coffee Mug Designer 134

Chapter 6 If You're a People Person 137

53 Lounge Owner 137

54 After School Program Worker 140

55 Professional Fundraiser 142

56 Personal Concierge 143

57 Marketing Assistant 145

58 Teach Swimming Lessons 146

59 Activist 150

60 Spa Parties Consultant 152

61 Campaign Manager 154

62 Elder Supervisor 156

63 Consultant 158

64 Manicurist 159

65 Hairstylist 161

66 Trivia Night Host 163

67 Personal Trainer 165

Chapter 7 #hashtags and the Internet: Options for the Digitally Savvy 167

68 Social Media Influencer 167

69 Technology Consultant/Helper 169

70 App Creator 172

71 Virtual Assistant 174

72 Smartphone Repair 175

73 Computer Repair Specialist 177

74 Videographer 180

75 Bookkeeper 184

76 Tax Services 185

77 You Tuber 187

78 Blogger 190

79 E-CommerceleBay Reseller 194

80 Stock Photo Seller 196

81 Device Creator 198

Chapter 8 For the Foodies 201

82 Caterer 201

83 Personal Chef 203

84 Cake Decorator 205

85 Farmer's Market Food Seller 208

86 Cooking Show Creator 209

87 Candy-maker 212

88 Food Truck Owner/Operator 214

Chapter 9 If You Have Muscles 217

89 Moving Services 217

90 Appliance/Furniture Deliverer 219

91 Organizer 221

92 Junk Remover 223

93 Automotive Detailer 225

94 Snow Shoveler 227

95 Lawn Service 228

96 Gardening Service 230

Chapter 10 In Case You Still Haven't Found Your Niche 233

97 Astrologer 233

98 Talent Agent 235

99 Mystery/Secret Shopping Specialist 236

100 Consignment Shop Owner 238

101 Product Manufacturer 240

Chapter 11 How to Finance Your Business 245

Forms of Financing 246

Additional Forms of Financing 247

Business Tips, Information, and Resources for Students 249

Financing - Where to Apply for and Get Your Financing 251

Conclusion 253

Bibliography 255

Index 257